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Graphics are something I usually create myself using the ones at a merchant's site when I link directly. But I notice you don't have it set up at CJ to allow for advanced linking capabilities. See if you can allow advanced URL linking. That's the only way I put up more than a couple links to any merchant. With it, you get pages worth of links. Without, WE get squat.

As far as images, by all means get CREATIVE with your creatives. I rotate banners everywhere. 468 x 60 is cool just as long as there are no 800 numbers and there's more information other than your name.

Also, if you've ever visited my site (please don't mention that here if you have) then you'd have noticed I also have directories using the 234 x 60 size images as well. But, for the most part, even if you create your own images, I create my own anyway using the tracking code available and make your image into a 1 x 1.

Also, even with images, please make them go to different locations in your site, like one for every Category.

By the way, a TEXT link to every category is appreciated MORE because the code string will be shorter than if we create each one with advanced URL redirection.

Cyclone.... by "advanced URL linking" do you mean we should allow link destination changes?

If so, I'll check to make sure this doesn't cause any tracking problems and set that up asap.

Finally, I've noticed several program-specific threads under the CJ heading. Is it o.k. for me to set one of those up, or is that restricted to people who've been on the boards for a while. We're in the middle of a significant upgrade on our CJ program, and it would be a good place to let everyone know about changes, promotions, etc.

Due to different formats/layouts on different sites, I use sizes 468x60, 120x60, 125x125, 120x240, and occasionally other sizes when space allows. Text links to different categories are helpful. Self updating or rotational creatives are very helpful in that they do not need close attention for freshness.

By all means, try to keep the file sizes small.
10K or smaller is ideal for a 468x60 creative. The smaller the file size the better.

Excessive or fast animation is not exceptable. A page full of animated banners is very annoying to the shoppers.

Hello Paul, and thanks for asking!
Few merchants indeed ask us what we prefer... and we are the ones that sell via your means - so thanks again.
I prefer text links since I have content-oriented shopping sites, and I think that your products are too expensive and too stylish for a simple "hey look at me" animated banner.